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Ed.D. in Curriculum & Instruction

Program Coordinator
  
Admission Terms/Deadlines
  
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Dr. Ellen Wiley   Fall Semester: March 15  
Email: ewiley@valdosta.edu   No Spring 2012 Admission  

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Phone: 229-333-5633 No Summer Admission
Dr. Verilette Parker-Hinkle  
Email: vaparker@valdosta.edu
Phone: 229-333-5633

Admission Requirements

Required Documents

Admission Requirements

Online Graduate Application

One Official Transcript from each institution where you have previously enrolled (undergraduate and graduate).

(Transcripts of coursework completed in-residence at VSU will be obtained by the Graduate School.)
  • Must hold a minimum of a master’s degree from a regionally-accredited institution.
  • Minimum graduate GPA of 3.5 on a 4.0 Scale. GPA will be calculated on all attempted graduate coursework in which a letter grade was awarded.

Official scores on the Graduate Record Exam (GRE)

OR

Miller Analogies Test (MAT)

http://www.gre.org or http://www.milleranalogies.com

  • Minimum GRE Requirements:
    • Verbal score of 425; Quantitative score of 425, and Analytical score of 3.5 (old scoring system - 425)
  • Minimum MAT Requirements:
    • New scoring system - 390. Old scoring system - 36.

 

Doctor of Education Biographical Career Goal Statement (writing sample)

Resume

  • Must have 3 years minimum acceptable school or related agency experience.

Three Recommendations

  • Recommendations from professionals who can assess professional qualifications & potential for successfully completing the program must be accompanied by a General Recommendation Form.

VSU Medical Form

Link to Page 1 of Medical Form

Link to Page 2 of Medical Form
  • The form must be completed and signed by the student/applicant.
  • This form must be received prior to enrollment, NOT prior to admission.
  • Applicants who are currently enrolled, and those who attended VSU in the past, are not required to resubmit the Medical Form
Unless otherwise indicated above, all required documents must be received on or before the admission deadline for your file to be reviewed. It is the applicant's responsibility to allow adequate time for document delivery and to ensure receipt of documents. Please allow at least 7-10 days for delivery by mail.

*Please note: Beginning Fall 2011, the Letter of Support form is no longer required for the EDD in Curriculum and Instruction. If you have already submitted this document, we will retain the document for your file.

Petition for Admission by Exception

  • Applicants who do not meet the minimum requirements stated above may submit a request for admission by exception to the Graduate School.
  • The petition should be in the form of a letter.  It should state any extenuating circumstances the applicant wishes to have considered and must state why the applicant believes that he or she will be successful if admitted to the program. The letter should be addressed to the Departmental Doctoral Admissions Committee.  The letter should be submitted as part of the application packet. 

International Applicants

International applicants must meet all admission criteria and documentation requirements as defined by the program, however, additional documentation may be required.  Please review the information below for specific information and guidelines.

  • Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) Exam or International English Language Testing System (IELTS) – Applicants whose first language is not English (based on country of citizenship) must submit official scores on the TOEFL exam or IELTS exam. International applicants whose first language is not English but who have earned a bachelor’s degree or higher from a U.S. institution may be exempt from the TOEFL/IELTS requirement.

  • Certificate of Finances- The Certificate of Finance is required of any applicant requiring a student visa to enter the United States to complete his or her studies. This document is considered a part of the application for admission and applications will not be reviewed without this document.  Applicants who do not require an I-20 student visa to complete their studies are exempt from this requirement.

  • Evaluation of International Transcripts - Applicants who have completed coursework at an institution outside of the United States must submit a course-by-course evaluation of the coursework.  This transcript evaluation must be completed by an international education credentials evaluation service such as Josef Silney, ECE, etc.  The transcript evaluation does not replace the transcript requirement. Official transcripts are still required.

Important Program Information

  • Doctoral candidates considered for admission by the Doctoral Admissions Committee may be required to appear for an interview before final decisions are rendered.

Admission Classifications:

  • The Doctor of Education in Curriculum & Instruction program ONLY admits Regular Status students. 
  • Probationary Status is not available for Doctor of Education programs at Valdosta State University.
  • Irregular Admission is not available for Doctor of Education programs at Valdosta State University.

Admission Questions

For admission questions about this program, please contact the Graduate School by phone, email, or stop by our office.
  • Call Us: 229-333-5694 or toll free 800-618-1878, Option #5
     
     
  • Visit Us: Psychology Building (Main Campus), Third Floor, Suite 3100
     

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Ed.D. Curriculum & Instruction Admission Forms
http://www.valdosta.edu/gradschool/gradappforms.shtml